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Corvette Auction Preview: Four More Corvettes to Make You Drool at Mecum Kissimmee 2022

December 23, 2021 admin

Photo Credit: Mecum Auctions

Welcome back to our look at Mecum’s upcoming 2022 Kissimmee auction. The countdown to opening day is just about 14 days now. Perusing the Corvette docket, we currently see 360 Corvettes listed which is more than double the number of consignments from 2 weeks ago. Expect a few more to be added as the date draws nearer.

Past previews focused on the Corvette Super Sport, Gulf One, and the C2 Z06 equipped Corvettes from Mecum’s Once in a Lifetime Corvette Offering. This time we’re going to focus on a diverse quartet of first and second generation cars ranging from a pilot line 1966 L88 to an ultra-rare 1957 airbox fuelie.

Lot F158: 1960 Race Rat Tanker – When we think of big tank or “tanker” Corvettes, we generally think of C2’s. However, tankers were available to savvy buyers and racers on C1 Corvettes as well. In 1960, 10 big tank Corvettes were built. This 1960 fuelie was ordered through Nickey Chevrolet by George Reed to complete in the 1960 Sebring 12 hour race. In addition to the 315hp engine, Reed selected heavy duty suspension, heavy duty brakes, and a 4-speed transmission. Upon delivery to Sebring, Zora Arkus Duntov himself assisted with the final race prep. The car went on to win its class and finish 16th overall. Today the car is in excellent restored condition and has been displayed at top events such as the 2004 and 2014 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, the 2009 Los Angeles Concours d’Elegance, the 2010 NCRS 50th Anniversary display, and the 2013 Greenwich Concours d’Elegance. It’s also an NCRS American Heritage Award recipient.

Lot F164: 1957 Big Brake Airbox Fuelie – This well-known straight axle is one of 44 produced with RPO 579E, the fresh airbox intake. It’s also 1 of 54 with heavy duty brakes and suspension. Other options include a fuel injected engine, 4-speed transmission, and wider 5.5″ wheels. The car was raced in SCCA events across the country throughout its early life. Since that time, it’s been restored back to stock form and lays claimed to our hobby’s top awards including multiple NCRS Top Flights, Bloomington Gold, and 2 Bloomington Special Collections. It’s been featured in Vette Vues magazine and participated in the 75th anniversary Monterrey historics. It’s being offered from the John Justo collection with copious documentation, awards, and restoration photos.

Lot S113: 8,500-mile unrestored 1967 427/435 Coupe – We first saw the “Vault Find” 1967 Corvette at the 2017 Mecum Indy auction where it sold for $675,000 from the original owner’s family. The Marina Blue on blue 435hp coupe remains in unrestored, original condition with just 8,533 miles on the odometer. The option list includes the 435hp engine, M21 4-speed, F41 suspension, and 4.11 rear end. It’s never been shown or judged and comes documented with the window sticker, Protect-O-Plate, and car shipper.

Lot S237: 1966 Pilot Line L88 Coupe – This Sting Ray is one of the “Four Kings,” 1966 Corvette factory racers. It’s the first known Corvette factory-prepared for Luigi Chinetti’s NART team, the first built with shoulder harnesses, and the second to be fitted with the cowl-induction fresh air hood. The intent was to test aluminum cylinder heads and other racing bits in the 1966 Sebring 12 hours. Pedro Rodriguez and Mario Andretti were to be the drivers, but they ended up in one of Chinetti’s Ferrari’s instead. Future pilots included Harold Whims, Don Yenko, John Finger, and John “Sam” Henderson. They completed at many notable tracks such as Daytona, Talladega, Charlotte Motor Raceway, Virginia International Raceway, Marlboro Motor Raceway, and Road Atlanta among others. The L88 engine sports a 1965-dated intake manifold and January 1966 dated aluminum cylinder heads. Other track-spec options include heater and defroster delete, radio delete, F41 suspension, Positraction rear axle, heavy-duty brakes, transistor ignition, M22 4-speed, and a 36 gallon gas tank. It’s extensively documented and has been shown at numerous national events over the last decade including 2014 and 2020 Bloomington Gold Collections, 2016 MCACN Corvette Legends Invitational, and the 2014 Corvettes at Carlisle Race Car Reunion.

Mecum’s monster 2022 Kissimmee auction will take place January 6th-16th at the Osceola Heritage Park. MotorTrend TV, MotorTrend+, and Discovery will have live coverage Wednesday, January 12th – Saturday, January 15th. Approximately 3,500 cars are expected. Keep an eye here and on the Mecum website as new additions are being added daily.

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Mecum Auctions

Corvettes for Sale: 1971 Corvette Convertible Was a Former Wedding Present

December 22, 2021 admin

This classic 1971 Corvette seems to thrive on festive occasions.

For example, about 15 years ago, newlyweds received this Stingray convertible as a wedding present. They drove it a few times but it wound up spending most of the time in storage.

Not surprisingly, they wound up selling it a couple of years ago to the current owner, who planned to restore it but instead bought a house in Florida and has no time for such projects.

Therefore, on Christmas Day 2021, someone else will become the new owner after a no-reserve auction on eBay comes to an end on Saturday.

So far, 43 bids have climbed to $19,200.

On the bright side, this Stingray still has its original 350 engine hooked to a four-speed manual transmission. The owner says it “ran excellent” when he parked it in the garage two years ago, but it will need a new battery after sitting so long. About half of the 21,801 Corvettes built that year came with air conditioning, and fortunately this is one of them.

He says the interior “is all there” and in “pretty good condition.” The frame is described as rust-free, and the body looks “very good with a few cracks here and there.” It’s covered with paint that’s old “but looks good for a driver.” The brakes work, the exhaust looks new, and the tires have “a lot of tread” but definitely need to be replaced due to being 20 years old.

“All in all,” the owner says, his classic ‘Vette is “an excellent car to bring back to its previous glory.” After all, he muses, “where do you find a #’s matching factory air 4spd convertible project these days?”

Source:
eBay Motors via autoevolution.com

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Our Three Favorite Corvettes for Sale from Corvette Mike in December

December 21, 2021 admin

Photo Credit: Corvette Mike

If your New Year’s Resolutions include the addition of an investment-quality collector Corvette, or perhaps you’re looking for something fun to drive in 2022, our friends at Corvette Mike in Anaheim, California can help you find the perfect Corvette for the new year!

Corvette Mike is one of the top destinations for buying high-quality Corvettes! The knowledgeable staff is there to assist in finding just the right pre-owned or classic Corvette for you. Today we hit their website to check out the current online inventory and came up with these three Corvettes as our favorites for the month of December.

Maybe at this point, you’re more of a seller than a buyer? Corvette Mike skips the auto auctions and only buys premium cars from private enthusiasts and they purchase cars from across the nation so if you have a low-mileage or rare Corvette that you are ready to part with, reach out to Corvette Mike and let them know what you got.

1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe

For the collector who wants to own one of the most iconic Corvettes in the model’s 69-year run, the 1963 Corvette Sting Ray Sport Coupe is it. Chevrolet redesigned the Corvette in 1963 and for the first time, it came from the factory as a hardtop coupe. Zora Arkus-Duntov offered three different transmissions and four different engine performance options with the fuel injected 327/360hp L84 option reigning supreme. But what made the 1963 Coupe truly unique was the split rear window offered only in the inaugural year of the C2 before Zora successfully lobbied GM Design to change it to a single rear window in 1964.

The original owner of this 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe must have been wanting to drive the ultimate street Corvette when he placed his order. Outfitted in Riverside Red and a Black interior, the original buyer made sure to check the box on the 327/360 Fuelie V8 as well as the four-speed manual transmission, while power windows, AM/FM radio, and whitewall tires rounded out the options. We can imagine it was quite at home cruising the boulevards back in the day.

This ’63 Fuelie Sting Ray has been meticulously detailed, undergone a frame-off restoration, and only 99 miles are showing on the odometer. This Corvette is still equipped with the original L84 engine as certified by Al Grenning’s C.C.A.S. service and the Trim Tag has also been verified. Further documentation includes the N.C.R.S. Shipping Data Report.

The Fuel Injected 1963 Corvette Sting Ray Sport Coupe would be the center point of any automotive collection. For details or more information, contact Tim at 714-630-0700.

1996 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible

When C4 production finally came to an end in ’96 after 12 years, Chevrolet knew they had to send it off with a bang, not a whimper. And since the ZR-1 was discontinued in ’95, there was definitely a void that needed to be filled!

The name “Grand Sport” had been used once before. It was for the fabled early ’60’s Corvette race cars helmed by legendary drivers such as Bob Bondurant, Roger Penske, A.J. Foyt, and Dr. Dick Thompson, among others. For this ’96 Special Edition, G.M. thought it fitting that the name should be brought back again!

We love the 1996 Corvette Grand Sport for what it offered to Corvette buyers – a limited edition Corvette with a unique engine to celebrate the end of a generation. Limited to 1,000 units overall, Chevrolet produced 810 coupes and 190 convertibles in Admiral Blue with a White full-length body stripe and Red hash marks on the front fenders. They also received a special black-painted version of the ZR-1 wheels with the coupes getting the import flares added to the body so the rear wheels would fit appropriately.

The Grand Sport’s LT-4 engine was rated at 330hp, which was 30 more than the standard LT-1 engine. However, the car’s performance feels considerably more powerful than the advertised increase would indicate!.

Corvette Mike acquired this ’96 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible by the original owner who only put 19,277 miles on the odometer. This GS is #117 in the series and is fully documented with all books, manuals, original window sticker, build sheet, and more. It also received a high score from the NCRS who awarded it Top Flight status. Celebrate the C4’s end of the line by adding this highly collectible Grand Sport to your stable.

This 1996 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible is offered for $52,900. Call Tim at 714-630-0700 for more information.

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2016 Corvette Z06 Coupe

This 2016 Corvette Z06 with a seven-speed manual transmission, Magnetic Selective Ride Control, and the Z07 Performance Package was originally ordered from Legacy Chevrolet in Columbus, Georgia before it was acquired from the original owner by Corvette Mike in the fall of 2021. Powered by the 6.2-liter supercharged LT4 V8 engine that was rated for 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque, this Z06 Coupe has just under 6K miles on the odometer and is documented with the original window sticker, manufacturer’s literature, and a clean CarFax report.

The Z06 is finished in Arctic White with Kalahari leather interior and features a full-length Black racing stripe across the hood, roof, and rear deck of the car. It’s outfitted with the level three visible carbon fiber aerodynamics package that includes the aggressive front splitter and rear wickerbill across the rear spoiler. It also includes a painted and transparent roof panel. Inside you’ll find the carbon fiber trim package surrounding the center stack and instrument cluster.

The Corvette Z06 sits on staggered setup of 19″/20″ Chrome-finished aluminum wheels with Corvette logo center caps. The rubber is currently mixed with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires up front and Continental Extreme Contact tires (non-runflats) in the rear. With the Z07 Performance Package comes Brembo’s carbon-ceramic brakes and red brake calipers.

Corvette Mike is offering this low-mileage one-owner 2016 Corvette Z06 for $89,900. Are you ready to be its next caretaker? Contact Tim at 714-630-0700 today.

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To learn more about these three highly collectible Corvettes for sale or to view the other collector Corvettes offered by Corvette Mike, visit them online at CorvetteMike.com or give Tim a call at 714-630-0700 and let them know you found these Corvettes on CorvetteBlogger.com!

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CorvetteMike.com

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Corvettes for Sale: 1971 Corvette 454 Yard Find on eBay

November 2, 2021 admin

Corvettes for Sale: 1971 Corvette Yard Find on eBay

This 1971 Corvette Stingray coupe is reminiscent of a Dolly Parton song with its “coat (of paint) of many colors.”

Yes, it’ll take a lot of work to get this early C3 looking like the chrome bumper classic it yearns to be (including those chrome bumpers that have gone AWOL).

But at least a little bit of the heavy lifting has already been done for the new owner of this car currently for sale on eBay out of Northford, Connecticut at the “Buy It Now” price of $7,500.

Corvettes for Sale: 1971 Corvette 454 Yard Find on eBay

The seller apparently is a man of few words – 33 to be exact in his listing, but he does say that a rebuilt 454 engine has been installed under the hood and a new exhaust system installed. He candidly admits that he doesn’t know whether that motor is the original matching numbers unit.

He also points out that the front clip is not the right one and in one of the photos it does appear to be from a ’68.

As for the interior, it’s hard to tell exactly what kind of shape it’s in because the radiator is resting on the rear deck and blocks the view. About all we see is the steering wheel and a bare driver’s door panel.

If the frame and birdcage aren’t too rusty, there could be enough room in the price to handle the restoration. What do you think?

Source:
eBay Motors via barnfinds.com

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Corvettes for Sale: Spooktacular 1971 Corvette Widebody on Craigslist

October 16, 2021 admin

How can we describe this heavily modified 1971 Corvette Stingray?

If you’re like this writer, it probably leaves you speechless.

The “unique” (for lack of a better word) Corvette is up for sale or trade on craigslist out of the Huntsville, Alabama area.

If you’re looking for a vehicle to scoop up snow on the street in front of your house this winter, then this Corvette’s one-of-a-kind front end might just be the answer. I keep wanting to pick up this car and use it to scrape the frost off my windshield.

The car appears to have been transformed with some sort of a Greenwood widebody, maybe such a kit on steroids, with exposed headlights and fender vents up front and a wide rear end reminiscent of the mid-70s.

We aren’t offered many details in the listing about the car, other than it doesn’t run, despite having a new built 454 engine and transmission, perhaps because the starter is said to be bad. The interior appears to be original and in need of new carpet and a good overall cleaning, for starters.

You won’t get the slick black wheels unless you shell out the owner’s asking price of $18,000, though he does say he’s willing to trade for a chopper or a bagged Harley – “no other cars or trucks.”

What trades would you be willing to make?

Source:
Craigslist.com

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Corvettes for Sale: 1970 Corvette is a Tangerine Dream Machine

October 10, 2021 admin

While the new C8s are definitely head-turners, there’s nothing like a restored chrome-bumper C3 to turn a few heads.

Take, for example, this stunning 1970 coupe that’s being offered on Craigslist out of the Sioux Falls, South Dakota area at the price of $40,000, or best offer.

Based on the photos that accompany this beauty, there appears to be little work remaining to be done.

The original L46 350 V8 engine has given way to a much more powerful small-block GM Performance engine that include heads, intake and radiator all done in aluminum. With a Holley 750 carburetor, MSD Ignition, and Hooker Headers, the engine pumps out an impressive 430 horsepower, according to the seller. It’s hooked to a Muncie four-speed manual transmission, and he’s also installed Wilwood brakes and a new emergency brake system and completely replaced the suspension.

Little wonder, then, that the seller maintains that this vintage C3 “runs and drives amazing.”

The black leather interior is described as “all original” and in “excellent” condition, and the photos appear to back up that declaration. All the gauges work, even the clock, and storage bags for the T-tops and the removable rear window are also included. The car is also one of just 425 produced with shoulder seat belts.

But the real talking point of this car, in our opinion, has to be that outstanding Candy Tangerine paint that appears to be in perfect condition. Coupled with the aggressive aftermarket wheels, big-block hood, front spoiler, and side pipes, the car definitely strikes a menacing pose on the street.

Little wonder that one of the photos shows a large trophy from a car show resting comfortably in the front seat.

As the seller summarizes it, “this car is a real head turner – vary rare and hard to find!”

Source:
craigslist.com via barnfinds.com

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Corvette Auction Preview: Mecum Kissimmee 2021

January 10, 2021 admin

Mecum Auctions has kicked off the 2021 collector car season with their annual colossal Kissimmee, Florida sale. The action began on Thursday, January 7th, and will run through Saturday, January 16th. We’ve already shown you a few of the Corvettes up for grabs, but now it’s time for a rapid-fire look at 12 more of our favorites.

The current docket has 233 Corvettes listed with all generations well represented. The 2nd and 3rd generation cars make up nearly 50% of the Corvettes in Kissimmee with 62 and 53 available examples respectively. Interestingly, there are also 6 2020 Corvettes for sale in Kissimmee including the final production 2020 car. Here’s how the generations stack up:

C1: 37 Corvettes
C2: 62 Corvettes
C3: 53 Corvettes
C4: 39 Corvettes
C5: 14 Corvettes
C6: 17 Corvettes
C7: 4 Corvettes
C8: 6 Corvettes

Perusing the docket, we see all of Corvette’s greatest hits. The early cars are represented by fuelies and restomods. The midyears include the first L88 yet again, Mickey Thompson’s personal Z06, and too many big blocks to count. In the 3rd generation we more L88’s, a yellow LS6 convertible, and some nice, low mile later C3’s. The C4’s and C5’s consist of ZR1’s and Z06’s while the C6’s feature some nice Grand Sports, pace cars, and a 60th anniversary 427 convertible. The quartet of C7’s includes a Callaway Stingray. Pick your favorite color among the C8 sextuplets by choosing from red, orange, silver, black, or white.

Here’s a look at 12 of our favorites running through Mecum Kissimmee this week and next.

1. Lot S147 1958 Panama Yellow Big Brake Fuelie
NCRS Top Flight, 1 of 144, 4-speed, 2 tops

2. Lot S240 1958 Silver/Red Restomod
LT4 engine, 8-speed automatic, Street Shop chassis, C7 suspension, power hood

3. Lot F167 1967 Green / Saddle 427-425 Roadster
1 of 267 with J56 brakes, NCRS Top Flight, 4-speed, tank sticker

4. Lot F189 1963 Blue / Red Fuelie Coupe
1 of 2,610 with 360hp engine, 4-speed, power windows and brakes, knock off wheels

5. Lot S138 1967 Silver / Tan restomod Coupe
525hp LS3, Tremec 5-speed, C6 rear and C5 front suspension, Z06 brakes

6. Lot T148 1972 Corvette Coupe VIN #1
The First 1972 Corvette built, Warbonnet Yellow on Saddle, LS5 454 with M40 auto transmission, formerly in the Bob McDorman collection

7. Lot F64 1975 Maroon / Black L82, 4-speed Coupe
2,018 original miles, 1-owner until 2020, Firestone 500 tires

8. Lot T191 1970 Laguna Gray / Blue LT-1 Coupe
NCRS Top Flight, J56 brakes and F41 suspension, dealer special order with tank sticker

9. Lot S38 1988 Corvette Challenge Car
1 of 56 made, 7,905 original miles, includes stock motor, Challenge seat, and racing logs

10. Lot F8 1999 Nassau Blue / Black Fixed Roof Coupe
546 original miles, 1-owner, 1 of 202 Nassau Blue FRC’s in 1999

11. Lot F26 2013 60th Anniversary 427 Convertible
30 original miles, 1-owner, 505hp LS7, 60th anniversary package

11. Lot S23 2020 Arctic White / Sky Cool Gray Coupe
700 miles, 2LT package, Z51 suspension, black Trident Spoke wheels, HUD, front end lift

And, that’s a look at our dirty dozen from Mecum Kissimmee. Have a favorite on the list or see a good one we missed? Let us know in the comments below.

Mecum’s Kissimmee auction is underway and runs through January 16th. NBC Sports will have TV coverage starting Thursday, January 14th through Sunday, January 17th. The entire auction can be viewed online through their livestream. For more information on the Mecum Kissimmee auction head on over to Mecum.com.

Source:
Mecum Auctions

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Corvettes for Sale: Green 1967 Corvette Convertible on Bring A Trailer

December 26, 2020 admin

This classy-looking 1967 Corvette convertible looks right at home in photos taken at a marina, presumably in California where this classic C2 is currently up for sale on bringatrailer.com.

With five days left in the bidding, the highest offer has reached $45,555.

Corvettes for Sale: 1967 Corvette Convertible on Bring A Trailer

The car underwent a body-off restoration 20 years into its life, with photos showing a replacement frame installed during the 1976-78 refurbishing.

More than 40 years later, however, the Goodwood Green paint and the fiberglass body are in need of another restoration, though most of the damage seems to be chips, scratches, and scrapes and actual body damage seems minor, mostly confined now to the wheel well lips and right front turn-signal housing. The white ragtop could also stand replacing, with tears, seam separations, and yellowing on the plastic window.

The car was sold new in Pennsylvania, eventually heading south to Florida before the current owner bought it in California in 2016.

Mechanically, the car retains its matching-numbers L79 327/350 horsepower V8 engine hooked to a Muncie four-speed manual transmission. The seller has rebuilt the Holley carburetor, replaced exhaust components, and sandblasted the exhaust manifold. The disc brakes have been refurbished and the master cylinder rebuilt with stainless sleeves during the past six years. Service in August included fluid changes, new coolant hoses, and repair of an oil leak.

The Saddle interior looks very nice against the Goodwood Green paint, with the leather seats having been reconditioned this summer and the door locks adjusted and repaired. There is a hole in the driver-side seatback leather.

Included with the sale will be service records back to 2014, manufacturer’s literature, Corvette manuals and brochures, the original warranty Protect-O-Plate, copies of previous voided titles, restoration photos, and a clean California title.

Overall, this ’67 Corvette isn’t far away from becoming a shining gem and appears to just need a little polishing to bring it to the next level.

Source:
bringatrailer.com

Quick Shifts Appendix: Automobile’s Million Dollar Challenge

August 29, 2020 admin

Welcome to our Quick Shifts Appendix, a stand-alone supplement to today’s QUICK SHIFTS post, where you will find a gear that, like the tach on the rumored 2022 Z06, revved out too far to fit into our classic Corvette gearbox.

To recap, Alex (I) has (have) been following a series of posts over at Automobilemag.com for the past six Mondays. In the “Million Dollar Challenge” that I’ve accepted below, Automobile staff puts together their ideal car collection with, you guessed it, one million dollars!

When participating in this exercise, there are several schools of thought on how best to use the money. Most of Automobile Mag’s players have gone the route of a traditional bridal with something old, something new, something practical, and a big-ticket item to prod with their right shoe (good call on the SLS Black, Mr. Ireson!). While I am very tempted to do the same by starting off with a 458 Speciale (white like Don Johnson’s!) or commissioning my very own 911 Reimagined by Singer (there’s one for sale but the 50ish% discount and ability to go wild with my own customizations on a new one makes the year+ wait completely worth it!) but my OCD doesn’t like all of the disorder associated with this method. What system of display even makes sense for their hodgepodge of international, multi-generational metal? You can’t park a Boss 429 between a 300ZX and a Kaiser; it just isn’t cricket! My technique is much more focused. I will be using my million to curate a sensational assemblage of modern American shock and awe.

Never in the history of mankind has so much performance been available for so few dollars. We aren’t talking about the straight-line simpletons of old either; in 2020, real driving aficionados don’t have to look any further than our shores to find the most involving and enjoyable cars in the world. The attainability of the majority of these cars allows me to build a larger collection than would be possible had I included a Lexus LFA. And, perhaps, best of all, the blue-collar badges affixed to each of my chosen vehicles would save me from 1. the apprehension of having my Aventador SVJ anywhere other than safe in my climate controlled garage and 2. the public disdain that such an extravagant show of wealth would open me up to. In place of these worries would be 1. the ability to comfortably street-park and 2. friendly conversation and hat-tips of respect from passers-by. So, without further explanation or gilding of the lily, I give you my million-dollar car collection:

2019 Corvette ZR1 – $149,900

As I am making a list of American performance cars (on a Corvette-focused website, no less), I had to start with the king of all star-spangled road-course warriors. My ZR1 is Corvette Racing Yellow with matching calipers and interior stitching. It also features the all-important ZTK “big-wing” package and seven-speed manual transmission. In all honesty, I could stop here and be completely content in owning R&T’s 2019 Performance Car of the Year, but just leaving $850,100 just lying around seems wasteful.

2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Edition – $69,989

The other (current) member of my dream garage’s “Corvette Corner” is one of the 85 Inferno Orange Z06 Carbons produced in 2011. Like a lot of desirable cars on the inventory-starved market right now, this car is priced a bit steep but, with a million-dollars backing me, I’d gladly still pay MSRP for one of these, making 70 grand look like a deal!

2020 Camaro ZL1 1LE – $74,590

The previous parking space nearly went 2014’s Best Driver’s Car, but I have a rule about not repeating engines, and the Carbon just edges out its LS7 sibling. The Camaro strikes back and takes the next slot, though with a Crush ZL1 1LE that brings state-of-the-art DSSV dampers, LT4 grunt, and one of the best shifters in the business to the party. It is a 10Best winner, for good reason!

2006 Ford GT – $289,073.13

After slightly overpaying for the three bow-ties in my assemblage, I used my old importing from Canada trick to save money on the most expensive car on the list. There were only four options on the 2005-06 GTs, and my Mark IV Red example has the full quartette to go with its irresistible combination of a clutch pedal and mid-mounted V8.

2014 SRT Viper TA – $105,000

The “Time Attack” Viper takes everything that I love about the Z06 Carbon (rarity, extra focus on aero and handling, and orange-ness) and wraps it in a less historically-significant, but bite-the back of your hand gorgeous, outer shell. It brings 8.4 liters of Euro-shaming, hand-built V10, street-cred to the table.

With “just” $311,447.87 remaining, it is time to make some difficult decisions. I am feeling the need to buy a daily driver and after considering taking a great deal on a new, Blackwing V8-powered CT6-V and a big, cushy 797 HP Challenger Hellcat Redeye Widebody in the only acceptable color, Plum Crazy, I decided upon two similar, but better options:

2012 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon – $70,003

I can’t think of a better way to haul the kids around than in a Black Diamond Vagon with the six-speed! Did you know that, in the greatest deal in the aftermarket world, our friends at Lingenfelter Performance Engineering can get near-C6 ZR1 levels of power out of one of these for just $2,695? I don’t think I’d be able to resist that so, let’s say a total of $72,698 for this one.

2021 Ram 1500 TRX – $84,535

After mentioning the TRX in so many of the gears of this week’s edition of QS, I had to have one for when rear-wheel drive isn’t ideal. My TRX build ended up at just under 85 grand. I went with tow-tone Flame Red and Diamond Black with no graphics and the stock wheels. Inside, I selected the red-trimmed leather seats, the premium, Harman-Kardon sound system, and the panoramic sunroof. Other necessities were the towing group and the Safety & Security package that netted me head-up display and a surround-view camera.

I had my eye on a pair of snake-branded S550 Mustangs as well but, even with all of this money at my disposal, I have a hard time justifying the premium over MSRP that I’d have to shell out for a new Carbon Fiber Track Pack GT500. Then the GT350R’s 5.2 liter, flat-plane crank “Voodoo” engine made me realize that my best path forward is to get on our sponsoring dealerships’ flat-plane crank C8 Z06 waiting lists and send the necessary percentage of my $154,214.87 surplus to the first one that can get me an R8C Museum Delivery. Provided it doesn’t get the axe for 2022, I’ll take mine in Rapid Blue over Tension and Twilight Blue with a Z07 package to match my C6! Once that is securely in my position, perhaps I’ll revisit ‘Stang prices because the garage does seem to need one!

Your turn! Take the Automobile $1,000,000 Challenge for yourself and leave a comment with the list what cars you would procure if your bank account suddenly featured a one with six zeros after it, all budgeted for automotive fantasies in a wonderful, make-believe world without taxes!

Source:
Automobile’s Million Dollar Challenge

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Corvettes on eBay: Highly Optioned 1956 Corvette with 225-HP Dual Quad V8

July 5, 2020 admin

While the 1956 Corvette is considered to be a C1 or first-generation model, it still marked the first reskin of Chevy’s fiberglass sports car, with several mechanical improvements as well.

Though only 3,467 Corvettes left the St. Louis factory that year, that number represented a huge turnaround for Chevy, which had managed to sell just 700 Corvettes in 1955 and was close to pulling the plug.

But the ’56 saved the Corvette with many improvements, including a new body design, roll-up glass windows with power windows optional, external door handles and locks, exposed headlights with chrome surround bezels (except painted bezels on the very early cars), and the iconic sculptured side cove that has come to symbolize the Corvette.

With so many updates and its relative rarity, it’s no surprise that a highly optioned 1956 is currently drawing lots of attention on ebay right now. With 30 bids placed and the auction not ending until Wednesday at 9 p.m., the offer has already climbed to $35,500, with the reserve still not met, however.

Hagerty says a #1 Concours condition ’56 is worth $105,000, with a #2 Excellent car worth $73,300, a #3 Good $42,500, and a #4 Fair $30,600.

Based on the current owner’s admission, the car “looks much better in pics the black paint is not that nice in person.” By the way, this Corvette’s original color of Cascade Green was the rarest that year, with just 290 receiving that attractive color. We think it would look nice with a repaint in that shade.

But despite that self-degradation by the seller, this Corvette does have a long list of optional equipment going for it, including Dual Quad 225 HP Engine, Powerglide Automatic Transmission, Power Windows, Power Folding Top, Auxiliary Hardtop, AM Radio, Windshield Washers, and Parking Brake Warning Light. The power windows are the rarest option, with just 547 so equipped, but the other options weren’t too rare as 3,070 had the Dual Quad Engine, a surprising 2,682 had the Power Folding Top, 2,717 had the AM Radio, 2,815 came with the Windshield Washers (with the reservoir being a simple blue bag made of vinyl and vinyl-impregnated cloth, according to the Corvette Black Book), and 2,685 checked the Parking Brake Warning Light. Hard to believe those last two were options, but the ‘50s were a much simpler time, weren’t they.

The ’56 marked several firsts, including the auxiliary hardtop, seat belts as a dealer-installed accessory, transistorized radio, dual point distributors, and dual four-barrel carburetors.
Unfortunately, the seller can’t say for sure that the car came with dual quads, though he believes the fuel line location and three-bolt exhaust would seem to verify that. Currently, however, the car has been converted to a single carburetor.

Having all those options doesn’t necessarily translate into working condition today, however. “The car runs and drives,” the seller says, “but is NOT roadworthy” as the tires need to be replaced and the brake lights don’t work but come on when the headlight switch is pulled. Likewise, the headlights and turn signals aren’t operational, and the front is missing the wiring harness.

The interior of the car is its strong suit, with the seats, door panels, and dash already redone in tan, along with new carpet in place. Since the car has wiring problems, it wouldn’t be surprising if the gauges, though intact, weren’t operational.

What’s your opinion of this highly optioned Corvette that helped save the model for future owners?

Source:
eBay Motors via BarnFinds.com

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